{"product_id":"1996-omega-speedmaster-rare-gilt-863-movement-box-and-papers-ref-3572-50","title":"1996 Omega Speedmaster Rare Gilt 863 Movement  - Card and Tag (Ref. 3572.50)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eThe Speedmaster Professional is one of the few watches where the story is as important as the watch itself. Introduced in 1957 as a racing chronograph, it became permanently tied to space exploration after being qualified by NASA in the 1960s and worn during the Apollo missions. The design has remained largely unchanged since then, which is part of why the Speedmaster feels so consistent across decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThe reference 3572.50 sits in an interesting transitional period within the Speedmaster lineage. It combines the traditional Hesalite front crystal with a sapphire display caseback, offering the classic look on the wrist with the added ability to see the movement. Early examples like this one are particularly interesting due to the use of the caliber 863 with its warmer, yellow gilt-toned finish. Many later 3572.50s transitioned to the caliber 1863, which carries a more modern rhodium appearance, making these earlier executions a bit more distinctive once you know what to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eIt’s a small nuance, but within Speedmaster collecting, those subtle differences tend to matter more over time. Transitional configurations like this often sit quietly for years before people start to recognize how specific they actually are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eThe open caseback and early 863 caliber is really the hook here. You turn it over, and it doesn’t look like most modern Speedmasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eThe gilt tone gives it a softer feel, almost like it belongs to an earlier era than it actually does. It’s a small thing, but it changes the whole experience of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"2167\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speedmaster Professional (Ref. 3572.50)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual wind Omega caliber 863\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega folding clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Card and hang tag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Case shows light signs of wear with honest surface marks and a strong overall profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean with no visible imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, with normal aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hesalite crystal shows light signs of age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bracelet shows moderate wear with surface marks throughout but remains tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47309396082871,"sku":null,"price":5900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF5573_9db262c4-07f1-4325-af51-b9da97c07987.jpg?v=1775686076","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/1996-omega-speedmaster-rare-gilt-863-movement-box-and-papers-ref-3572-50","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}